In an interview with 'ESPN', Zlatan Ibrahimovic, currently at AC Milan, admitted that he is a little 'scared' of getting ever closer to his retirement. When considering his next challenge, he said that "there are many possibilities".
At 40 years of age, Zlatan Ibrahimovic's footballing CV is worthy of a place in a museum. Currently at AC Milan, the Swede has always appeared unbreakable in front of the media. However, in his most recent interview, the footballer seemed a little more 'human'.
This is because, when he sat down with 'ESPN', the player admitted that he is a little scared of retiring from the beautiful game. This is an emotive comment rarely seen to come from a player used to having a straight face and acting almost machine like in interviews.
"I'm close to the finish line, I'm a little scared... The next chapter? There's many possibilities", he explained.
However, nothing will be the same as playing professional football: "I can do a lot of things, but the adrenaline of being on a football pitch can't be found anywhere else. I'm trying to resist it (retirement). To keep playing, I have to be fit and enjoy myself".
"It's not worth playing if you're in pain, it's best to be realistic and say enough", he finished.